Biology 0.0 / 5 ? BiologyMicrobes and diseaseGCSEAQA Created by: BaharekhCreated on: 11-05-15 21:31 What causes diseases? Pathogens 1 of 8 What two things does bacteria do? 1. Damage cells 2. Produce toxins (poisons) 2 of 8 What protects you from bacteria coming inside you body? Skin, hair, eyelashes etc. 3 of 8 What are vaccinations? Small amounts of dead or inactive cells. 4 of 8 What do vaccinations carry? Antigens which cause your body to produce antibodies to kill it. 5 of 8 What are the pros & cons of vaccinations? Pros: Controls infectious diseases/You will be unlikely to catch the disease. Cons: Dont always work/Bad reaction to the vaccine(swelling,fever) 6 of 8 What do painkillers & antibiotics do? Painkillers are drugs that relieve pain. Antibiotics kill and prevent the growth of bacteria without killing your own body cells. 7 of 8 Explain the Immune system When your 8 of 8
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